Pulmonary Embolism as a Cause of Death in Patients With Heart Disease: An Autopsy Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 ◽  
pp. 116-117
Author(s):  
P.A. Bejarano
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Autopsy Study

scholarly journals Evaluating the Cause of Death in Obese Individuals: A Ten-Year Medical Autopsy Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jad Saab ◽  
Steven P. Salvatore
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Autopsy Study ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Obese Population ◽  
Disease Entities ◽  
Nonobese Patients

Background. Obesity is a growing public health problem associated with increased morbidity and rate of death. Postmortem examination is imperative to determine the cause of death, to detect clinically unsuspected disease entities, and consequently to determine the actual impact of obesity on patient mortality.Methods. A total of 849 adult autopsies were retrospectively reviewed. Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) and nonobese patients were separately studied. The primary cause of death in each group was categorized into malignancy, infection, stroke, ischemic and nonischemic heart disease, pulmonary embolism, hemorrhage, and primary nonneoplastic diseases of different organ systems.Results. Of 849 autopsies, 32.3% were obese. The leading causes of death in the obese population were malignancy (31.4%), infection (25.9%), ischemic heart disease (12.8%), and pulmonary embolism (6.2%). Obese individuals were statistically more likely to die from pulmonary embolism and liver disease and less likely to die from neurologic diseases and nonischemic heart disease.Conclusion. Autopsies on obese individuals constitute a third of all adult medical autopsies in our center. Increased death rates in the obese due to pulmonary embolism and liver disease should receive special clinical attention. Autopsy findings in the obese population should contribute to overall premortem disease detection, prevention, and management.

Pulmonary Embolism as a Cause of Death in Patients With Heart Disease

CHEST Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (5) ◽  
pp. 1282-1287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomás Pulido ◽  
Alberto Aranda ◽  
Marco Antonio Zevallos ◽  
Edgar Bautista ◽  
Maria Luisa Martínez-Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Cause Of Death

Septicemia as a cause of death in burns: An autopsy study

Burns ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 545-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.R. Sharma ◽  
D. Harish ◽  
Virendar Pal Singh ◽  
Sumedha Bangar
Keyword(s):  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Autopsy Study

Changes in mortality by cause of death in Polish voivodships

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 30-53
Author(s):  
Wiktoria Wróblewska
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Decomposition Technique ◽  
Avoidable Mortality ◽  
Mortality Causes ◽  
Causes Of Deaths

This study analyses the avoidable mortality in Poland at the regional level of 16 voivodships over the last two decades, 1991–2010. The author divided the mortality causes into three groups: treatable disease, preventable diseases and ischemic heart disease. We used a decomposition technique to calculate the contribution of changes in mortality from these conditions to changes in life expectancy between birth and age 75 for the two periods 1991–2000 and 2000–2010 by sex and age group. The analyses were based on temporary life expectancy between birth and age 75 (e0–75). Chiang’s method was used for constructing abridged life tables, and Arriaga’s method was used for decomposition. The results revealed differences in the temporary life expectancy level and pace of change between voivodships, causes of deaths and sex.

scholarly journals Sudden cardiac death rates in an Australian population: a data linkage study

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Li Feng ◽  
Siobhan Hickling ◽  
Lee Nedkoff ◽  
Matthew Knuiman ◽  
Christopher Semsarian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Linkage Study ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Hospital Morbidity

Objective The aim of the present study was to develop criteria to identify sudden cardiac death (SCD) and estimate population rates of SCD using administrative mortality and hospital morbidity records in Western Australia. Methods Four criteria were developed using place, death within 24 h, principal and secondary diagnoses, underlying and associated cause of death, and/or occurrence of a post mortem to identify SCD. Average crude, age-standardised and age-specific rates of SCD were estimated using population person-linked administrative data. Results In all, 9567 probable SCDs were identified between 1997 and 2010, with one-third aged ≥35 years having no prior admission for cardiovascular disease. SCD was more frequent in men (62.1%). The estimated average annual crude SCD rate for the period was 34.6 per 100 000 person-years with an average annual age-standardised rate of 37.8 per 100 000 person-years. Age-specific standardised rates were 1.1 per 100 000 person-years and 70.7 per 100 000 person-years in people aged 1–34 and ≥35 years, respectively. Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) was recorded as the underlying cause of death in approximately 80% of patients aged ≥35 years, followed by valvular heart disease and heart failure. IHD was the most common cause of death in those aged 1–34 years, followed by unspecified cardiomyopathy and dysrhythmias. Conclusions Administrative morbidity and mortality data can be used to estimate rates of SCD and therefore provide a suitable methodology for monitoring SCD over time. The findings highlight the magnitude of SCD and its potential for public health prevention. What is known about the topic? There is considerable variability in rates of SCD worldwide. Different data sources and varied methods of case ascertainment likely contribute to this variation. What does this paper add? The rate of SCD in Australia is low compared with international estimates from USA, Ireland, Netherlands and China. Two in every three cases of SCD aged ≥35 years had a hospitalisation history of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the opportunity for prevention. What are the implications for practitioners? High-quality person-linked administrative hospital morbidity and registered mortality data can be used to estimate rates of SCD in the population. Understanding the magnitude and distribution of SCD is imperative for developing effective public health policy and prevention measures.

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